Electrically Folding Ball Head; Maximum Power Consumption Of The Trailer; Releasing And Swivelling Out Ball Head - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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If you are unable to see the traffic behind the trailer in the vehicle's standard exterior mirrors, additional exterior mirrors should be fitted in
accordance with any country-specific regulations. Before setting off, adjust the mirrors so that you have a sufficient view of the rear.

Maximum power consumption of the trailer

Electrical consumers
All brake lights
Turn signal per side
All side lights
All tail lights
Rear fog light
WARNING
If the towing bracket is unsuitable or is incorrectly fitted, the trailer can become detached from the vehicle and cause serious injury.
NOTICE
The vehicle electronics may be damaged if the trailer lights are not connected properly.
The vehicle electronics may be damaged if the trailer uses too much electricity.
Never connect the trailer's electrical system directly to the electrical connections of the tail lights or to other sources of electricity. Only use
suitable connectors to provide power to the trailer.
Towing a trailer places additional demands on the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends additional services between the normal inspection
intervals if the vehicle is used frequently for towing a trailer.
In certain countries, an additional fire extinguisher must be carried if the gross weight of the trailer exceeds 2,500 kg.

Electrically folding ball head

Fig. 225 On the left of the luggage compartment: button for folding the ball head.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
The towing bracket coupling ball is located in the bumper. The ball head with electric release cannot be removed.
There may be no other people, objects or pets in the path of the ball head

Releasing and swivelling out ball head

Bring the vehicle to a standstill and apply the electronic parking brake
Europe, Asia, Africa, South and Central America
84 W
42 W
100 W
42 W
42 W
Never exceed the specified values.
→ Introduction
→ .
→ Electronic parking brake
Australia
108 W
54 W
100 W
54 W
54 W
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